Welsend Malaysia
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Data Analyst to drive data-led decision-making for our OTA platform operations. You will turn full-funnel operational data into actionable insights, identifying bottlenecks and growth opportunities to fuel sustainable improvements in traffic, conversion, and GMV.
This is a high-impact role at the intersection of data, business strategy, and product — ideal for someone who is energized by the travel industry and excited to translate numbers into real business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Collect, clean, and analyze OTA platform operational data across core dimensions: orders, traffic, conversion, user behavior, and channel performance.
Break down the end-to-end operations funnel to uncover the business logic behind the data — identify conversion bottlenecks, surface operational strengths, and deliver clear, actionable insights.
Provide data-driven recommendations to optimize operational strategy, campaign planning, and channel investment, directly impacting efficiency and core KPIs.
Deliver regular reporting cadence — daily, weekly, and monthly reports — plus deep-dive analyses for major campaigns and ad-hoc business needs.
Build and continuously improve the operational data monitoring framework, defining core KPIs and ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Refine analytical models tailored to OTA industry dynamics, enhancing both speed and depth of insight generation.
Track industry trends and competitor benchmarks; provide market intelligence to inform strategic decisions.
Serve as the central data partner for Operations, Product, and Marketing teams — translating ambiguous business questions into structured data answers.
Surface user and partner needs (B-side and C-side) to the Product team through data, helping prioritize platform improvements and elevate user experience.
Requirements
3+ years of data analyst experience in OTA, online travel, hospitality tech, or directly adjacent industries — with proven mastery of OTA operational analytics.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas) plus expert-level command of at least one of: SQL, Python, or Tableau. You can independently own the full cycle from data extraction → analysis → reporting.
Deep familiarity with the OTA operations funnel and core metrics; sharp commercial instincts and strong logical reasoning — able to convert data into recommendations the business can actually act on.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; comfortable navigating cross-functional environments and championing data-driven decisions.
Genuine passion for the travel industry, high integrity, and a collaborative mindset.
What's Nice to Have
Experience working with overseas / Southeast Asia travel markets
Exposure to A/B testing frameworks or causal inference methods
Prior collaboration with growth, product, or revenue management teams in an OTA context
Pay: RM6,000.00 - RM8,000.00 per month
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